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Dave Savula joins Dallas Market Center
Industry veteran Dave Savula joined Dallas Market Center as executive vice president of leasing. Savula is responsible for growth strategy and permanent showroom leasing in gift, home décor/design and... more »
Greeting Card Association reveals 35th annual Louie Awards finalists
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced finalists from the industry’s 35th annual Louie Awards competition. This year’s contest saw 1,229 greeting cards entered from 228 companies in 57 categories — overall entries were up... more »
Studio M to close its doors
After 35 years in business, outdoor décor and gift brand Studio M will cease operations in April 2024. In an email sent to customers, the company said the decision is the result of enduring financial hardships, further... more »
Home vs. Hunger fundraising event returns to High Point Market
Gift for Life’s Home vs. Hunger team today announced that its “Party with a Purpose” fundraising event returns to the Spring 2024 High Point Market on Sunday, April 14, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at... more »
Spring Market brings seasonal buying to Atlanta this March
Spring Market at AmericasMart Atlanta offers buyers another opportunity to continue beginning-of-year and seasonal buying with access to Open Year-Round showrooms plus additional market-only showrooms, as well as education and networking opportunities, March 4-6. “On... more »
IHFC, INTERHALL bring revitalized resources to High Point Market
Twenty-three exhibitor updates to International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) and INTERHALL resources bring sourcing and on-trend offerings to its 350-plus permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. This spring, the latest updates in IHFC enhance ANDMORE’s recent... more »
ANDMORE’S Danielle Hall named Corporate Citizenship Rising Star
Danielle Hall, ANDMORE’s vice president of IT backoffice and operations applications, was named a “Rising Star” in the Atlanta Business Chronicle 2024 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship Awards. Danielle Hall at the... more »
ToyFest 2024 kicks off in early March
The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association unveiled ToyFest 2024 plans, Hall of Fame recipients and its participation at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, March 3-5. According to show executives, ToyFest 2023... more »
New gift trade show coming to Michigan in 2025
Great Lakes Promotions, a Michigan event company, unveiled a new wholesale venue to the gift industry, the Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show. The event will be open to buyers, owners & decision makers on... more »
Strong order-writing reported at Atlanta Apparel
Atlanta Apparel’s February 2024 market kicked off the buying year with reports of strong order-writing, supplemented by well-attended market events, alongside the newly-designed Floor 5 buyer resource hub, during the Feb. 6-9 market at AmericasMart... more »
ANDMORE at High Point Market delivers sourcing, programming in spring 2024
ANDMORE at High Point Market brings buyers exclusive programming and trendsetting sourcing for the spring 2024 edition, running April 13-17. ANDMORE’s 17 Downtown High Point properties will feature more than 1,000 permanent showrooms and temporary... more »
Formal Markets bring updated resources to Atlanta
Formal Markets in Atlanta showcases its full collection of bridal, formal and social occasion resources for its first buying event of the year, with expanded educational opportunities, hallmark fashion events and amenities, April 9-11 at... more »
Social Connections
Anne Harrill founded Océanne, in part, to regain her voice after leaving her home in France. What evolved was a company that champions other women do the exact same. ✨ Read our Spring 2024 Cover Story here: giftshopmag.com/article/finding-joy-in-the-everyday-oceanne-empowers-women-through-bold-curated-m...![]()
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